DLA
Douala
Cameroon
6,474 km
4,023 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
6,474 km
4,023 mi / 3,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Douala
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DLA GIG
Airport Name Douala International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DLA GIG
ICAO Code FKKD SBGL
City Douala Rio De Janeiro
Country Cameroon Brazil
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 33 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 4.010000, 9.720000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Douala (DLA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Douala International Airport (DLA) in Douala, Cameroon to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 6,474 kilometers (4,023 miles / 3,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Cameroon with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:27 in Douala, it's 21:27 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Douala (DLA) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Douala International Airport (DLA) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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